Anno 1503

Drake says: "In Anno 1503, players are settlers attempting to establish colonies in newly discovered lands. Ships must be sent into the unknown to discover uncharted islands and bring back their resources or establish outposts and trade agreements. Armed with the proper resources, hardy pioneers become settlers, townsmen and ultimately merchants. Various victory conditions give players sufficiently wide latitude and strategic paths."

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John says: "An excellent game that has a similar feel to The Settlers Of Catan. It lacks a little in interaction, but the turns are quick and the end scores are always nail-bitingly close!"

Designer:Klaus TeuberDescription:Brave pioneers explore uncharted islands in tall ships, finding bountiful lands that yield valuable resources, while establishing homes and becoming the first settlers of this new world. Soon their isolated cabins grow together, forming villages, and before long they begin to establish trade with the inhabitants of neighboring islands. The island world begins to grow the inhabitants attaining prosperity and wealth as they become skilled in trades and commerce. This idle life is treacherous -- wildfires threaten the rapidly growing colonies, and the seas hide gold-greedy pirates intent on booty & plunder...